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IN STALLAT ION MANUA L
DCH6416
Installation Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The DCH6416 requires careful handling to avoid potential damage to its internal hard disk drive or the
loss of recorded data. Be sure to follow these requirements during transportation and installation.
DURING TRANSPORTATION TO THE SUBSCRIBER HOME
Transport the cable terminal in its shipping box or an equally padded container.
Do not expose the terminal to rain or moisture.
DURING INSTALLATION
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Do not place the cable terminal in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
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Install the terminal so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not
place the terminal on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings.
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Install the terminal away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers and stoves. Installation of
the terminal near consumer electronics devices, such as stereo receiver/amplifiers and televisions, is
permitted as long as the air surrounding the terminal does not exceed 40º C (104º F).
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Place the terminal on a flat surface not prone to vibration or impact.
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Do not install the terminal in an area where condensation occurs.
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To prevent the temporary loss of guide data and cause a temporarily non-responding terminal, do not
plug the AC power cord into a switched power outlet.
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To avoid shock and vibration damage to the internal hard drive, do not move the terminal while it is
plugged in.
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To allow the hard drive to spin down and park its heads, wait at least 10 seconds after disconnecting
power before moving the terminal.
FCC COMPLIANCE
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Motorola Inc., Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-3231000, declares that the DCH6416 receiver complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a
Class B digital device.
CANADA INDUSTRY CANADA (IC)
This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Caring for the Environment by Recycling
When you see this symbol on a Motorola product, do not dispose of the product
with residential or commercial waste.
Recycling your Motorola Equipment
Please do not dispose of this product with your residential or commercial waste.
Some countries or regions, such as the European Union, have set up systems to
collect and recycle electrical and electronic waste items. Contact your local
authorities for information about practices established for your region. If collection
systems are not available, call Motorola Customer Service for assistance.
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improvements or changes in the product(s) described in this manual at any time.
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................1
Features........................................................................................................................................................2
Tuners ....................................................................................................................................................2
Standard Audio/Video Features ........................................................................................................2
Standard DVR Functionality ...............................................................................................................2
Standard Data Features......................................................................................................................3
Standard Miscellaneous Features....................................................................................................3
If You Need Help..........................................................................................................................................4
Calling for Repairs.......................................................................................................................................4
2 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................5
Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................................5
Front Panel Format Button.........................................................................................................................5
Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................................7
M-Card™ ......................................................................................................................................................7
3 Installation ........................................................................................................................................................9
Before You Begin.........................................................................................................................................9
Clearing the Hard Drive.......................................................................................................................9
Video Connection Options ..................................................................................................................10
Audio Connection Options..................................................................................................................10
Installation Overview..................................................................................................................................11
Cabling to an HDTV for Video....................................................................................................................12
Cabling to an HDTV and an A/V Receiver................................................................................................13
Cabling to a Standard-Definition TV and an A/V Receiver ...................................................................15
Cabling to a Standard-Definition TV and Audio Receiver.....................................................................16
Data Device Connections ..........................................................................................................................17
Operational Check for the Remote Control .............................................................................................18
Optimizing the High-Definition Settings...................................................................................................18
Graphics Overlaying the Video .................................................................................................................21
4 Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................................................23
Using the Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................23
General Status .............................................................................................................................................24
Purchase Status ..........................................................................................................................................26
Out-Of-Band (OOB) Status.........................................................................................................................27
Agile OOB Tuner Hunting ...........................................................................................................................29
Summary of Manual Selection of the OOB Frequency (OSD Frequency Override in Hunted
Mode).....................................................................................................................................................29
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In-Band Status ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Unit Address................................................................................................................................................ 32
Separable Security..................................................................................................................................... 34
Current Channel Status ............................................................................................................................. 36
RF Modem (Upstream)............................................................................................................................... 39
Code Modules ............................................................................................................................................. 41
Memory Configuration............................................................................................................................... 44
Audio/Video Status..................................................................................................................................... 44
Interface Status .......................................................................................................................................... 48
User Setting Status .................................................................................................................................... 51
DVR/Hard Drive Status .............................................................................................................................. 54
DOCSIS Status ............................................................................................................................................ 56
Application Specific Information ............................................................................................................. 59
Interactive Status ....................................................................................................................................... 60
Keypad — Front Panel Indicators............................................................................................................ 62
5 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................... 63
Figures
Figure 1-1 Front and rear views....................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 2-1 Front panel........................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 2-2 Rear panel ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Figure 3-1 Cabling to an HDTV ......................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 3-2 Cabling to an HDTV and an A/V receiver..................................................................................... 13
Figure 3-3 Cabling to a Standard-Definition stereo TV ................................................................................ 15
Figure 3-4 Cabling an audio receiver.............................................................................................................. 16
Figure 3-5 Sample data devices you can connect to the DCH6416............................................................ 17
Figure 4-1 Example of the front panel display for the main menu .............................................................. 23
Figure 4-2 Example General Status display (no error) ................................................................................. 24
Figure 4-3 Front panel display for Purchase Status diagnostic.................................................................. 26
Figure 4-4 Front panel display for the OOB diagnostic ................................................................................ 28
Figure 4-5 Front panel display for in-band diagnostic.................................................................................. 31
Figure 4-6 Front panel display of a unit address ........................................................................................... 32
Figure 4-7 Current channel status front panel displays............................................................................... 37
Figure 4-8 RF upstream modem front panel display ..................................................................................... 40
Figure 4-9 Front panel display for code modules.......................................................................................... 42
Figure 4-10 Interactive status front panel display ........................................................................................ 60
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Tables
Table 1-1 DVR Recording Time Guidelines........................................................................................................... 3
Table 2-1 Front panel............................................................................................................................................... 5
Table 2-2 Rear panel connections ........................................................................................................................ 7
Table 3-1 Operational check procedures........................................................................................................... 18
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1 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides instructions for cable operator personnel to install the Motorola
DCH6416 High-Definition Cable Receiver. This unit includes a high-end processor,
expanded memory, and enhanced graphics to support digital, on-demand, and
analog broadcast and interactive services. It provides a full complement of
interconnection options.
The DCH6416 provides advanced capabilities, including:
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Authorization and purchase of on-demand programming
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High-Definition television (HDTV) video decoding
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HDTV output through component video (YPbPr), High-Definition Multimedia
Interface™ (HDMI™), or IEEE-1394
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Surround-sound audio through a variety of analog and digital interconnection
options
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Dual-tuner DVR functionality to pause and time shift live video and seamlessly
record in conjunction with the Interactive Programming Guide (IPG)
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Built-in DOCSIS® cable modem
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Ethernet and Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for future home networking
applications
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Adaptability to various software platforms
As with all Motorola digital cable receivers, the hardware features are enabled by
core operating and third party application software.
Figure 1-1 Front and rear views
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Features
Tuners
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Two 54 to 864 MHz video tuners with analog NTSC and digital MPEG-2 main
profile high level video processor
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One dedicated tuner for the DOCSIS high-speed data/voice services channel, up
to 860 MHz
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One dedicated tuner for the out-of-band (OOB) control channel
Standard Audio/Video Features
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ITU standard 64/256 QAM/FEC/enhanced adaptive equalizer
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Clear analog channel processor with BTSC decoder
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DES based encryption/DCII (via inserted CableCARD™) access control
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Out-of-band data receiver (70-130 MHz) 2.048 Mbps
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Audio/video input ports
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Analog/digital video scaling (picture in graphics)
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32-bit 2D graphics support in hardware
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Macrovision® copy protection
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High-Definition video output through:
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HDMI (also compatible with DVI using an HDMI-to-DVI converter cable)
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Component Video (YPbPr)
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IEEE-1394
Standard-Definition video output through:
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S-Video
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Baseband
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RF
Audio output through:
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Digital audio (S/PDIF) ATSC standard Dolby® Digital AC-3 coaxial or optical
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Baseband L/R
Standard DVR Functionality
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DVR functionality integrated with the IPG enables subscribers to:
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Pause, rewind, fast-forward, or record live TV
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Maintain a personal recorded program library and access it using the IPG
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Select programs to record across multiple channels and time slots
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Rewind and replay recorded programs
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Simultaneously watch two programs, switching easily between them using
the swap key
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Record a program in the background while viewing another live program
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Simultaneously record programs from two channels while watching a
different pre-recorded program, with the ability to switch viewing between
any of the three programs
Motorola cannot guarantee the exact amount of programming that each subscriber
will be able to record. The approximate time depends on the programming type and
the drive size:
Table 1-1 DVR Recording Time Guidelines
Estimated Recording Hours For:
Model
Drive Size
Analog Channels
Standard Digital
Channels
HDTV Channels
DCH6416
160 GB
35 to 43
55 to 100
14 to 21
All times are approximate. The actual hours a subscriber can record are a function of
program bit rate, the IPG type, and the reserved buffer space.
Standard Data Features
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Integrated DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0 capable cable modem
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16 MB flash memory (supports up to 32 MB optional)
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128 MB SDRAM (256 MB optional)
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One rear and one front Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port (dual connector
interface)
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10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port (RJ-45)
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On-board real-time RF return (DOCSIS compliant)
Standard Miscellaneous Features
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Switched AC accessory outlet
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Messaging capabilities
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Digital diagnostics
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Full feature access from front panel using a four-digit, seven-segment VFD
display
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If You Need Help
If you need assistance while working with the DCH6416, contact the Motorola
Technical Response Center (TRC):
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Inside the U.S.: 1-888-944-HELP (1-888-944-4357)
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Outside the U.S.: 1-847-725-4011
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Motorola Online: http://businessonline.motorola.com/
The TRC is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, Motorola Online offers
a searchable solutions database, technical documentation, and low-priority issue
creation and tracking. For specific toll-free numbers when calling outside the United
States, please refer to your product manual or our Web page.
Calling for Repairs
If a Motorola set-top requires repair service, please call one of the following
Motorola Authorized Service Centers:
Company
From USA or Canada
Outside USA or Canada
World Wide Digital
1-800-227-0450
1-956-541-0600
Teleplan
1-800-352-5274
1-302-322-6088
To ensure efficient service, request a Return for Service Authorization (RSA) number.
Be sure to display the RSA number prominently on all equipment boxes.
The Service Center will provide the shipping address of the location performing your
repairs.
To ship your equipment for repair:
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Pack the unit securely, if possible in its original factory shipping carton.
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Print or display the RSA number so it is easily visible on all equipment boxes.
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Enclose a note describing the exact problem. Complete and enclose the
checklist provided with the unit.
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Ship the unit PREPAID to the address provided by the Service Center.
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2 OVERVIEW
Front Panel
The front panel controls provide functional navigation if the remote control is lost or
is temporarily out of service. Certain functions, such as those requiring a numeric
entry, require a remote control. Some connectors are not enabled and require the
support of application software.
Figure 2-1 Front panel
Table 2-1 Front panel
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USB connector
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Cursor — menu navigation
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Select — selects menu options
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Power — turns the receiver on and off (standby)
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Menu — displays the menu
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Guide — displays the program guide
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Info — displays current channel and program information
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Format* — change the video output format
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Channel — changes channel up or down
*The availability of certain features is dependent upon application support.
Front Panel Format Button
The Format button* located on the front panel of the DCH6416 allows you to quickly
change the video output format on the Component Video (YPbPr) and HDMI outputs
of the product. The DCH6416 is capable of providing the following video formats on
the YPbPr and HDMI video outputs:
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High Definition 1080i (1920 x 1080 pixels)
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High Definition 720p (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Enhanced Definition 480p (720 x 480 pixels)
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Standard Definition 480i (720 x 480 pixels)
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The Format button allows you to select a video output format that is compatible with
a connected display device. Some televisions may not support all four video formats
listed above. The Format button provides an easy method for selecting an output
format that is compatible with your television.
Operation
The Format button is intended to complement the User Settings Menu (see User
Setting Status). It is not intended to replace the User Settings Menu. The User
Settings Menu is the preferred method of optimizing the DCH6416 to operate with
your specific television.
If you cannot get a video display when the DCH6416 is connected to your television
via Component Video or HDMI cables, use the Format button to select a video
output format that results in a viewable picture on the display screen. Once a
viewable picture is available, please use the User Settings Menu to optimize the
DCH6416 display settings for your specific television.
Video Format Indicators (Front Panel Display)
The front panel display of the DCH6416 is equipped with four indicators to the right
hand side of the display that are used to indicate the currently-selected video output
format on the Component Video (YPbPr) and HDMI outputs. As the Format button is
depressed, the front panel format indicators will change to illuminate the currently
selected video output format in use by the DCH6416.
Note: There are some scenarios where the DCH receiver does not change the video
output format if the Format button is depressed. In these scenarios, the DCH6416
will flash the currently illuminated video format indicator on the front panel display. If
this should occur, please use the User Settings Menu to make further changes to
the video output settings of the DCH6416 receiver.
*The availability of certain features is dependent upon application support.
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Rear Panel
The rear panel contains a switched power outlet; connectors for video, audio, and RF
cabling; data output; and modem and data interface connectors. Some connectors
are not enabled and require the support of application software.
Figure 2-2 Rear panel
Table 2-2 Rear panel connections
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Cable In — Connects to cable signal from your service provider
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RF Out — Ch 3/4 modulated audio/video (SDTV) to TV or VCR
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M-Card — Inserted M-Card
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Serial — Service only
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S-Video — Connects to S-Video (SDTV) input of TV or VCR
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Digital Audio (S/PDIF) — Provides Dolby® Digital 5.1 audio or PCM output
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YPbPr — Component video output (HDTV)
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Video/Audio — Composite Video (SDTV) /Audio L/R inputs and outputs
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HDMI — High-Definition TV (HDTV) connector
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eSATA* — External Serial ATA disk interface
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Ethernet* — Network connection
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USB* 2.0 — High-Speed peripheral device connection
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IEEE-1394 — Audio and video device connection
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Power cord connector
*The availability of certain features is dependent upon application support.
M-Card™
The M-Card is required to view cable television programs, previously recorded
programs on the DVR, or interactive on-demand programs. The M-Card should not
be removed.
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Before You Begin
Before you move or change components on the subscriber’s entertainment system:
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Review the installation instructions.
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Determine if you are connecting to a Standard- (analog NTSC supporting RF
input, Baseband Composite video, or S-Video) or a High-Definition TV
(Component video, HDMI, DVI or IEEE 1394).
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Determine if the subscriber has other equipment to be connected to the terminal
(Home Theater or A/V receiver, VCR, etc.). Verify that you have the necessary
cables and other required items.
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If the terminal was previously used, clear its hard drive before installing it at a
new subscriber location
Clearing the Hard Drive
On a previously-used cable terminal, delete all recorded programs from the hard
drive before installing it at a new subscriber location. This prevents your new
subscriber from viewing programming they may not have purchased or may not
want to see.
To prevent subscribers from accidentally deleting all of their recorded programs, a
specific set of keystrokes is required to clear the hard drive. Having a TV connected
is optional.
To clear the hard drive:
1. Start the diagnostics as described in the Diagnostics section; d 01 is displayed on
the front-panel display.
2. Using a remote control, within five seconds, press REPLAY, MY DVR three times,
and LIVE TV. (On some remote controls, the MY DVR key may be labeled LIST.)
3. If you correctly enter this key sequence in five seconds or less, the hard drive is
cleared and the front-panel displays Clr.
4. If Clr is not displayed, re-enter the key sequence in step 2.
5. If Clr is displayed, press any other key to reset the terminal, turn it off, and
complete the clearing process.
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Video Connection Options
Use the following guidelines to determine the best video connection for the
subscriber’s home entertainment system. To determine the available video inputs on
the TV, check the manual supplied with the TV or the TV itself.
The DCH6416 offers the following video outputs:
Component
(YPbPr)
HDTV and
SDTV
The YPbPr outputs provide component video, the most widely
supported HD video connection.
HDMI
or
IEEE-1394
HDTV and
SDTV
HDMI and IEEE-1394 offer higher quality HD video than component
video. If the TV has an HDMI or a DVI input, use the HDMI output
instead of the IEEE-1394 output.
HDMI and IEEE-1394 are video and audio connections. If you use HDMI
or IEEE-1394, no separate audio connection to the TV is required.
HDMI is compatible with DVI. If the TV has a DVI input, you can use an
HDMI-to-DVI converter cable or adapter to connect to the DCH6416
HDMI connector.
If you use IEEE-1394, on-screen graphics do not display.
S-Video
SDTV only
If your TV has an S-Video input, use S-Video. S-Video is the highest
quality standard-definition video output on the DCH6416.
Video
(composite)
SDTV only
If your TV does not have an S-Video input, use the composite video
(video) output.
RF
SDTV only
If your TV only has a coaxial RF input, connect it to the DCH6416 RF out
connector.
Audio Connection Options
When connecting to a home theater receiver, depending on its inputs, you can use
the following DCH6416 audio outputs:
Digital audio optical
(S/PDIF) or digital audio
coaxial (S/PDIF)
If the receiver supports it, use the digital audio optical (S/PDIF) or digital
audio coaxial (S/PDIF) audio output to deliver Dolby AC-3 audio to a
Dolby Digital home theater receiver.
Audio is available via HDMI and IEEE-1394 and no further audio
connection is required. For RF output, no further audio connection is
required.
Baseband Audio L and R
If the audio receiver does not support Dolby Digital, use the baseband
AUDIO L and R outputs to connect to the audio receiver.
Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO L and R connectors on the DCH6416
and the audio left and right connectors on the TV. If the equipment supports it, use
the optical S/PDIF or coaxial digital S/PDIF output instead of the AUDIO L and R
outputs. In most cases, these outputs offer better audio quality, including support for
5.1 Surround Sound. The cabling diagrams show sample audio/video (A/V)
connections to an audio receiver, where the receiver functions as an A/V router.
When connecting to an audio receiver, reference its installation instructions for
directions on connecting to baseband and digital (S/PDIF) audio ports.
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The VCR and TV receive their A/V signals from the currently selected input device on
the audio receiver. This is important when the subscriber has another A/V device
such as a DVD player, a secondary VCR, a CD player, or other electronic component.
We recommend connecting the TV to the monitor output so on-screen menus for
the receiver can be displayed. (In many cases, the receivers themselves have
interactive on-screen menus.)
Installation Overview
1. Determine if you are connecting to a:
High-Definition
TV or monitor
Use the component video (YPbPr), HDMI, or IEEE-1394 outputs. No other video
connection supports HDTV.
If your TV has a DVI input, connect a DVI-to-HDMI adapter or cable to the HDMI
out connector on the DCH receiver instead of the IEEE-1394 connection, and the
DVI-HDTV connector on your TV.
StandardDefinition TV
Connect the S-Video connector using an S-video cable, or connect the composite
video connector using a composite (RCA phono) cable. If the TV only has a coaxial
RF input, connect it to the DCH6416 RF OUT connector.
2. Determine if you are connecting the audio to a home theater receiver or directly
to the TV:
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For an HDMI or IEEE-1394 video connection, no additional audio connections
to the TV are required.
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If the receiver or TV has a digital audio (S/PDIF) input, use the digital audio
OPTICAL (S/PDIF) or COAXIAL (S/PDIF) outputs.
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Otherwise, use the baseband left and right audio outputs.
3. Locate the cabling diagram(s) that best match the subscriber’s configuration.
4. Connect the audio and video cables in a manner matching that diagram.
5. Determine if you are connecting to a data device (see Data Device Connections
in this section). For installation details, refer to the instructions included with the
data device.
6. Connect the cable terminal to the coaxial cable wall outlet.
7. Perform the operational check for the remote control.
8. Optimize the high-definition settings. See Optimizing the High-Definition Settings
in this section.
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Cabling to an HDTV for Video
For the best possible HDTV video quality:
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If the TV has an HDMI input, connect it to the DCH6416 HDMI output. If the TV
has a DVI input, you can connect it to the DCH6416 HDMI output using and
HDMI-to-DVI converter cable or adapter.
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If the TV has neither an HDMI nor a DVI input but has an IEEE-1394 input,
connect it to the DCH6416 IEEE-1394 output. If you use IEEE-1394, on-screen
graphics do not display.
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Otherwise, use the component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) connectors.
Note: Be sure to match up each signal to the same connection on the TV.
Otherwise, the colors will not appear correctly on your TV.
Figure 3-1 Cabling to an HDTV
Because HDMI and IEEE-1394
provide both video and audio
output, no additional audio
connections to the TV are required
if you use either of these
connections.
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Cabling to an HDTV and an A/V Receiver
Figure 3-2 Cabling to an HDTV and an A/V receiver
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If the receiver can check the baseband and digital audio (S/PDIF) ports for
appropriate channels, connect both the baseband and digital audio connections.
Otherwise, do not connect both the baseband left/right composite connections and
the coaxial digital connection. The baseband connections are not necessary because
the digital audio port provides a single audio interface for digital and analog channels.
Note: If the A/V receiver includes HDMI inputs & output(s), DCH6416 HDMI output
can be connected directly to the A/V receiver.
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Cabling to a Standard-Definition TV and an A/V Receiver
Figure 3-3 Cabling to a Standard-Definition stereo TV
Because some entertainment equipment cannot simultaneously support baseband
composite video and S-Video, never simultaneously connect both video inputs.
This connection method does not support HDTV. For information, see Cabling to an
HDTV for Video in this section.
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Cabling to a Standard-Definition TV and Audio Receiver
To connect to an audio receiver, such as a home mini system, use a daisy-chain
cabling connection. The A/V configuration illustrated below enables digital stereo
recording, including Dolby Surround sound. Use only one set of composite input
connectors on the stereo:
Figure 3-4 Cabling an audio receiver
The video connections shown in this illustration do not support HDTV. For HDTV
connection information, see Cabling to an HDTV for Video in this section.
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Data Device Connections
The DCH6416 provides optional high-speed data services such as Internet access,
USB, Ethernet, and more. The functionality of each data device port requires, and
depends on, installed application software.
The DCH6416 rear panel provides the following data ports:
USB 2.0
Can be used to daisy-chain USB devices such as printers and storage devices, or
to interface with keyboards, joysticks, and other USB PC peripherals.
Ethernet
10/100 Mbps RJ-45 port
eSATA
Can be used to connect an external hard drive to increase DVR capacity
IEEE-1394
Can be used to connect an MPEG-2 compatible display device
The DCH6416 front panel provides:
USB 2.0
Can be used in the same manner as the rear panel USB 2.0 port
Figure 3-5 Sample data devices you can connect to the DCH6416
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Operational Check for the Remote Control
The operational check tests communication with the remote control:
Table 3-1 Operational check procedures
Feature
Testing Procedure
Power on
Press POWER on the remote control to turn on the DCH6416.
Tune to the output channel (3 or 4) if using the RF output.
Channel selection
Scan through the channels using the CHANNEL + or - keys.
Tune to several channels by entering the channel number using the
numeric keys.
Volume control
Press VOLUME + or - on the remote control to increase the volume to
its upper limit, lowest level, and to a comfortable level.
Press MUTE to turn the sound off. Press MUTE again to restore the
sound.
If the DCH6416 does not operate properly, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Optimizing the High-Definition Settings
This subsection describes how to optimize SD and HD video settings and closed
captioning based on subscriber preferences.
Before you optimize the output settings:
•
Connect the DCH6416 receiver to other home entertainment devices
•
Plug the DCH6416 receiver into a power outlet
•
Initialize the DCH6416 receiver and authorize services
•
Turn the TV on
For an HDMI connection, be sure the TV is on and connected to the HDMI connector
before adjusting the settings. Motorola recommends using HDMI cables less than
20 meters long.
To optimize the output settings:
1. Power off the DCH6416 and then immediately press the MENU key on the front
panel. If the TV is on, the on-screen menu lists the settings you can configure:
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2. Use the remote control or the cursor keys on the front panel to navigate the
on-screen menus:
•
Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to highlight the setting you wish to change.
•
Press the ► key to select an option.
•
To exit the setting and move to another setting, press the ▲ or ▼ key.
If the User Settings menu does not display on the HDTV screen, the TV may not
support the default video output setting. Use the front panel display to adjust the
settings as described in “There is no video on the TV screen” in the Troubleshooting
section.
The User Settings menu options are:
Setting
Description
TV Type
Allows you to specify the style of television connected to the DCH receiver. Options
include 16:9, 4:3 LETTERBOX, and 4:3 PAN SCAN. By default, the 16:9 option is
selected. The options are used as follows:
•
16:9 designates that a widescreen television is connected to the DCH
receiver.
•
4:3 LETTERBOX designates that a standard screen television is connected to
the DCH receiver and that widescreen programs should be scaled to fit the
screen with black bars above and below the picture.
•
4:3 PAN SCAN designates that a standard screen television is connected to
the DCH receiver and that widescreen programs should be cropped so that
the picture fills the entire screen.
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Setting
Description
HDMI/YPbPr
Output
Allows you to specify the video output format of the DCH receiver for all content
(when the 4:3 override setting is Off) or for all 480p, 720p, and 1080i content (when
the 4:3 override is used). Options include 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i. By default, the
1080i option is selected. The options are used as follows:
•
1080i — The DCH receiver will present programs in the High-Definition 1080i
format (1920 x 1080 pixels).
•
720p — The DCH receiver will present programs in the High-Definition 720p
format (1280 x 720 pixels).
•
480p — The DCH receiver will present programs in the Enhanced-Definition
480p format (720 x 480 pixels).
•
480i — The DCH receiver will present programs in the Standard-Definition
480i format (720 x 480 pixels).
Some televisions may only support certain video formats. Please consult your
television’s user manual for more information on format compatibility.
The DCH receiver can detect when the HDMI connection is in use. If you are not using
the HDMI connection on the DCH receiver, the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting will
display as YPbPr Output in the User Settings Menu.
4:3 Override
The 4:3 Override setting allows you to specify the video output format of the DCH
receiver when it is tuned to a standard-definition program or playing back a standarddefinition program from the DVR. Options include 480i, 480p, Stretch, and Off. By
default, the 480i option is selected. The options are used as follows:
•
480i — The DCH receiver will present standard-definition programs in the
Standard-Definition 480i format (720 x 480 pixels).
•
480p — The DCH receiver will present standard-definition programs in the
Enhanced-Definition 480p format (720 x 480 pixels).
•
Stretch — The DCH receiver will automatically stretch all standard-definition
programs to a widescreen aspect ratio and present the video in the format
designated by the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting. Note that the Stretch option is
only available when the TV Type setting is 16:9.
•
Off — The DCH will create a widescreen version of a standard-definition
program by adding black bars to the left and the right of the picture and present
the video in the format designated by the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting.
Some televisions may only support certain video formats. Please consult your
television’s user manual for more information on format compatibility.
If the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting is 480i, the 4:3 Override feature is disabled and is no
longer selectable in the menu. The 4:3 Override feature is available when the
HDMI/YPbPr Output setting is 1080i, 720p, or 480p.
Closed Caption
Turns closed captions off or on. The front panel display indicates the status of the
closed captions. Defaults to DISABLED. Options are ENABLED or DISABLED.
Service Selection
Sets the service used for closed captions:
•
Analog: CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, or T4. The default is CC1.
•
Digital: PRIMARY LANGUAGE, SECONDARY LANGUAGE, 3, 4, 5, or 6. The
default is PRIMARY LANGUAGE.
Font Size
Sets the font size for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO,
STANDARD, LARGE, or SMALL.
Font Style
Sets the font style for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, MONO
SERIF, PROPORTION SERIF, MONO NO SERIF, PROPORTION NO SERIF, CASUAL,
CURSIVE, or SMALL.
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Setting
Description
Font Color
Sets the font color. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED,
GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN.
Font Opacity
Sets the opacity. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, TRANSPARENT,
TRANSLUCENT, SOLID, or FLASHING.
Font Edge Type
Sets the edge appearance — AUTO, NONE, RAISED, DEPRESSED, UNIFORM, LEFT
SHADOWED, or RIGHT SHADOWED. The default is AUTO.
Font Edge Color
Sets the edge color — AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW,
MAGENTA, or CYAN. The default is AUTO.
Background Color
Sets the background color for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO,
WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN.
Background
Opacity
Sets the background opacity for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are
AUTO, TRANSPARENT, TRANSLUCENT, SOLID, or FLASHING.
Settings
Sets the default settings for closed captions (AUTO) or the settings you have
configured (USER). Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO or USER.
Restore All
Defaults
To reset all User Settings to their defaults, select this option and press the ► key.
3. To exit the menu and save your settings, press the power or menu key.
Graphics Overlaying the Video
The DCH6416 can generate graphics that overlay the video programming or fill the
entire television screen. Common examples include on-screen menus (such as the
User Setting menu), closed captions, and IPG. The DCH6416 overlays these graphics
whenever you open a menu, enable closed captions, or scroll through a program
grid.
On-screen graphics are available for all DCH6416 video outputs except IEEE-1394.
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Diagnostics are displayed on the on-screen display (OSD) and front-panel display.
They confirm proper installation, including:
•
Checking error states and signal integrity
•
Identifying the cable terminal on the network
•
Verify communications with the headend
For the diagnostics described in this section:
•
All indicators are in decimal notation, unless otherwise noted.
•
All signal-level and quality indicators use a 1% to 100% scale, unless otherwise
noted.
•
All sample displays are illustrative; actual data may differ from the examples.
Using the Diagnostics
To use the diagnostics:
1. Ensure that the DCH6416 is installed with the Thin Client software and that it is
connected to an AC outlet.
2. Press POWER and immediately press SELECT to enable diagnostic mode. The
Diagnostics main menu is displayed on the OSD and “d01” is displayed on the
front-panel display:
Figure 4-1 Example of the front panel display for the main menu
You can use the following keys to navigate the diagnostics menus:
•
Press channel ▲, channel ▼, cursor ▲, or cursor ▼ to select d01 through E.
•
Press cursor ◄, cursor ►, select or enter to execute the selected diagnostic.
•
Select E from the main menu or press power to exit.
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General Status
This diagnostic displays system status information on the OSD and front panel. The
information is updated each time the diagnostic is displayed.
Figure 4-2 Example General Status display (no error)
Environment code
Error code
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The General Status fields are:
Field
Description
Error
Error codes display on the front panel and OSD when an error occurs. If multiple
errors occur, the last recorded error is displayed:
Error Code
Description
EP00
No error
EP01
Not connected
EP03
DRAM error
EP04
SRAM error
EP07
ROM verification failure
EP08
RAM test failure
EP09
Battery test failure
EP11
Invalid unit address
EP12
Power on self test failure
EP14
GITV startup failure
EP15
TSI structure corrupt
EP18
Driver initialization failure
Connected
State
A DCH-operations connect or disconnect message determines whether the DCH6416
is CONNECTED or DISCONNECTED.
Platform ID
A unique, 16-bit hexadecimal number that identifies the platform image (also called
the ROM ID).
Family ID
The manufacturer and product family, in hexadecimal
Model ID
The model, in hexadecimal
Remod
Chan
The interface to the subscriber TV; channel 3 or 4 in the USA
Set-top
Time
The current OOB time displayed in global positioning system (GPS) seconds from Jan
6, 1980. It is an integer from 0 to 4294967295.
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Purchase Status
This diagnostic displays the status of subscriber event purchases on the OSD and
front panel. The displays are updated each time this diagnostic is viewed:
Figure 4-3 Front panel display for Purchase Status diagnostic
Purchase indicator
On when IPPV is enabled
Number of unsent purchases
The Purchase Status fields are:
Field
Description
Unsent
The number of purchases in the DCH remaining to be polled. It can be an integer
from 0 to 63.
Unack
The number of reports that have not been acknowledged by the controller. It is an
integer.
Last Seq Num
The last acknowledged sequence number of a purchase sent by the controller. It is
a 16-bit, unsigned hexadecimal number.
Last RB Time
The last time the DCH6416 attempted to report back purchases to the controller, in
GPS seconds.
IPPV Status
If IPPV is enabled, the IPPV status indicator is on. If IPPV is disabled, the IPPV
status indicator is off.
Prep CMD
“Last Prepare for Poll Command” sequence number and time of the last prepare
for poll request command that was sent by the controller. Note that each
requesting process maintains an independent sequence of poll requests to
uniquely identify the poll responses.
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Field
Description
Prep ACK
“Last Prepare for Poll Acknowledge” sequence number and time of the last Report
Purchase request sent by the controller.
Poll Request
Sequence number and time of the last send poll buffer command that was sent by
the controller.
Poll
Acknowledge
Sequence number and time of the last Poll Acknowledge message sent by the
controller.
Stack Unit
Unit used in purchase processing
Show Count
Count used in purchase processing
Credit Total
Credit used for purchase processing
Debit Total
Debit used for purchase processing
Out-Of-Band (OOB) Status
This diagnostic indicates the out-of-band control channel status. The information is
updated every five seconds.
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Figure 4-4 Front panel display for the OOB diagnostic
Data activity
indicator
EMM data
activity indicator
Carrier lock indicator
(L = locked, U = unlocked)
OOB
diagnostic
indicator
The Out-Of-Band Status fields are:
Field
Description
OOB
Frequency
Indicates the OOB tuner center frequency, from 70 to 130 MHz.
Carrier Lock
Indicates whether the OOB receiver is locked to the carrier:
Data
EMM Data
SNR
OSD
Front
Panel
Description
YES
L
Carrier locked
NO
U
Carrier unlocked
Indicates whether data is being carried by the OOB and EMM traffic, which is tracked
separately:
OSD
Front
Panel
Description
YES
On
OOB data detected within last 5 seconds
NO
Off
OOB data not detected within last 5 seconds
Indicates whether EMM data is being carried on the OOB stream:
OSD
Front
Panel
Description
YES
On
EMM data detected within last 5 seconds
NO
Off
EMM data not detected within last 5 seconds
When carrier lock has been established, displays an estimate of the carrier signal-to-noise ratio
in dB, with an explanation:
GOOD — Good value
FAIR — Marginal signal level, check the signal
POOR — Unusable signal
INVALID — Invalid SNR value
AGC
When carrier lock has been established, displays an estimate of the AGC as a percentage,
with an explanation:
GOOD — Good value
FAIR — Marginal signal level, check the signal
POOR — Unusable signal
INVALID — Invalid AGC value
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Field
Description
EMM
Provider ID
Displays the conditional access stream for the DCH6416, in hexadecimal
EMM PID
Displays the packet identifier (PID) stream the DCH6416 tunes to for EMM data, in
hexadecimal
Network
PID
Displays the network PID to which the DCH6416 is tuned to receive network messages, in
hexadecimal
Hunt Mode
The hunt mode includes Hunted, None, Round Robin (RR), Search (SRCH), Fixed Frequency
(FIX), or EMM Provider ID (EMM).
LKC
The last known carrier is the last valid OOB frequency displayed in MHz and ranges from 70 to
130 MHz, with the specific values of: 75.25, 104.20, 72.75, 92.25, 98.25, 107.25, 107.40,
110.25, 116.25, and 103.75.
LKC will remain blank during hunting if a valid carrier has not been found, and will be
populated once a valid OOB is found.
Agile OOB Tuner Hunting
An OOB frequency can be selected manually by pressing the MENU button while in
the OOB Status diagnostics screen. To exit this mode, press the MENU button a
second time, or press the POWER button.
If the set-top is in the process of hunting for an OOB frequency, control of frequency
selection is suspended, i.e. when the set-top is hunting, the ability to press the
Menu button on the OOB status screen to display MAN FREQ is not available.
Summary of Manual Selection of the OOB Frequency (OSD Frequency Override in Hunted Mode)
The manual override frequency capability is only displayed if the box is not currently
hunting and the operator presses the MENU key while OOB OSD diagnostics are
displayed. The MAN Freq displays the LKC and allows the operator to select (via
scroll up/down) a specific frequency to check if a valid OOB is on that specific
frequency. The MAN Freq parameter is the OOB frequency selected in the frequency
selection mode and displayed in MHz, with the specific values of 75.25, 104.20,
72.75, 92.25, 98.25, 107.25, 107.40, 110.25, 116.25, and 103.75.
1. When in the OOB Receiver Status Diagnostic, press the MENU button to enter
the frequency selection mode. The frequency of the last known carrier is
displayed on the Front Panel. The OSD displays a new “MAN FREQ” line at the
bottom of the screen, which indicates the last known carrier frequency. At this
point, if desired, the frequency change mode can be exited by pressing the
MENU key a second time.
2. Use the UP/DOWN channel or cursor keys to scroll through all 10 frequencies
until the desired new OOB frequency is found. The new frequency selections will
appear on the Front Panel and on the “MAN FREQ” line of the OSD. When the
last known frequency is selected, a DOT will appear in the middle-upper part of
the Front Panel.
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3. When the desired new frequency has been selected, press the SELECT key to
start the search. The manual frequency search will last up to 40 seconds. As the
set-top searches, the frequency being searched for will flash on the front panel.
On the OSD, the “MAN FREQ” line of text will be cleared, the “HUNT MODE”
will display “FIX” to indicate a search on a fixed frequency, and the “OOB FREQ”
field will change to the frequency being searched for.
4. If the frequency is found with the proper EMM Provider ID, then the front panel
will display the normal OOB receiver status. The OSD “LKC” field will change to
display the new frequency.
5. If after 40 seconds the frequency search is not successful, the product will
perform a warm reset.
6. To abort a search without waiting the 40 seconds, the POWER key can be
pressed to cause an immediate warm reset.
Note: The front panel will display “hunt” after a cold reset from the front panel. This
indicates that the product is in a Round Robin Hunt Mode. “hunt” will continue to be
displayed until the proper stream is detected.
In-Band Status
This diagnostic displays the in-band status for the last attempted tuned channel. The
information is updated every 5 seconds.
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Figure 4-5 Front panel display for in-band diagnostic
Data activity
indicator
IB diagnostic
indicator
Carrier lock indicator
(L = locked, U = unlocked)
The In-Band Status fields are:
Field
Description
Mode
The values displayed on the OSD are:
ANALOG — analog (NTSQ) channel
64 QAM — 64 QAM digital channel
256 QAM — 256 QAM digital channel
Carrier Lock
Indicates whether the in-band receiver is locked to the carrier. If a digital
carrier is not present, it indicates the carrier is not locked:
OSD
Front Panel
Description
YES
L
Carrier locked
NO
U
Carrier not locked
PCR Lock
Indicates whether the in-band receiver is locked to the current program clock
reference for a digital video service on the specified tuner. If a digital carrier is
not present, it indicates the PCR is not locked.
Data
Indicates whether data is being carried on the in-band stream. The indicators
cover all packet processors regardless of the stream they are monitoring:
OSD
Front Panel
Description
YES
On
In-band data detected within last 5 seconds
NO
Off
In-band data not detected within last 5 seconds
Frequency
The analog frequency is displayed as the picture carrier. The in-band
frequency is center RF carrier frequency tuned for the digital service on the
specified tuner. The frequency is displayed in MHz in xxxx.xxx format and
ranges from 54 to 860 MHz.
SNR
When carrier lock has been established, displays an estimate of the carrier
signal-to-noise ratio in dB, with an explanation:
GOOD — Good value
FAIR — Marginal signal level, check the signal
POOR — Unusable signal
INVALID — Invalid SNR value
5 Second
Error Counts
Indicates the number of correctable and uncorrectable digital multiplex errors,
up to 9999. It is updated every 5 seconds and reset each time the DCH6416
is power cycled or another digital multiplex is tuned. The maximum value
displayed is 9999, even if there were more than 9999 errors.
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Unit Address
This diagnostic displays the unit address of the CableCARD, if inserted.:
Figure 4-6 Front panel display of a unit address
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The Unit Address fields are:
Field
Description
TvPC
Installed
Indicates whether the TvPC renewable security system is installed:
CableCARD
Inserted
YES — CableCARD is inserted
Unit
Address
A unique decimal number that indicates the unit address or physical address.
NO — TvPC is not installed (Note: the DCH6416 does not include a TvPC slot)
NO — CableCARD is not inserted
OOB Addresses
Network
The DCH6416 network address displayed in decimal format.
Multicast
16 Address
Specifies the stream to which the OOB multicast 16 addresses are assigned. The
stream type and multicast 16 addresses cycle on the OSD every 5 seconds. The valid
stream types are:
Net — Network
EMM — EMM
SCC — SCC_ECM
Dnld — Download
Data — Data
Poll — Polling packet identifier (PID)
The 16-bit multicast address is displayed in 4-byte hexadecimal format. The Multicast 16
addressed messages filter on a 16-bit multicast address. The user processor can define
up to four multicast addresses in hardware, and any message matching one of the four
is processed. Messages not matching the multicast address are discarded.
Serial
Number
The Host Serial Number is displayed on the Unit Address diagnostic screen.
MAC
Addresses
The DOCSIS, Ethernet, 1394, USB, and MAC addresses are stored in protected flash
and displayed in hexadecimal.
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Separable Security
This diagnostic displays information on the inserted M-CARD and CableCARD
Interface with the DCH.
Field
Description
CARD Interface
CableCARD Interface is a status indication of the interface between the Host
and CableCARD. It will indicate ‘Good’ if no errors were detected, ‘Error’ if
there is a problem detected with establishing the CableCARD interface, or
‘Unsupported CARD’ if the inserted CableCARD is not an M-Card.
CableCARD ID
The unique identifier provided by the CableCARD.
Host ID
The unique identifier in the Host Device Certificate.
Data ID
A value generated by the CableCARD for the Pairing report.
Validation
•
UKNOWN if a Validation message was not received by the product.
•
VALID or INVALID as set by the Host Validation Message received
from the headend.
•
BINDING if the CableCARD is busy with the binding authentication
process.
•
NOT BOUND if Card validation status in not bound for CableCARD
reasons.
•
HOST CERTIFICATE INVALID if the status is not bound because
the Host Certificate was invalid.
•
HOST SIGN FAILED if status is not bound because of failure to
verify Host’s SIGN.
•
AUTH KEY FAILED if status is not bound because of failure to
match AuthKey from the Host Device.
•
FAILED if binding failed for other reasons.
Pairing Rpt Method
Set to ‘MMI’ or ‘Reportback’ as received by a message from the headed, or
set to ‘Unknown’ if the headend message was not received.
MSO Phone Number
MSO Phone Number as configured at the headend.
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Field
Description
CableCARD
Object Name
Code object name executing on the CableCARD.
Object Ver.
Code object version executing on the CableCARD.
Manufacturer
CableCARD manufacturer.
HW Version
Version number provided by the CableCARD.
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Current Channel Status
This diagnostic displays a status of the last attempted tuned channel on the in-band
stream. The channel type determines the status display.
This diagnostic displays a status of the last attempted tuned channel on the in-band
stream. The channel type determines the status display.
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Figure 4-7 Current channel status front panel displays
Analog channel:
Purchasable indicator
Preview indicator
P
Analog channel indicator
Digital channel:
Purchasable indicator
Preview indicator
P
Digital channel indicator Epoch authorization
The Current Channel status fields are:
Field
Description
Type
Indicates whether the channel is analog or digital:
aaa
OSD
Front Panel
Description
ANALOG
A
Analog
DIGITAL
d
Digital
Displays the encryption mode for the channel on the OSD and front panel. It is
updated every 5 seconds.
For an analog channel:
SCR — scrambled
CLR — clear
For a digital channel:
ENC — encrypted
UNE — unencrypted
CLR — clear
bb
(Digital channels only) The current epoch authorization reason is displayed in the
hexadecimal format 0xbb on the OSD and front panel.
Picture
Carrier
(Analog channels only) The analog frequency is displayed as the picture carrier.
In-Band
Frequency
(Digital channels only) The center RF carrier frequency for the digital service. It can be
from 54 to 860 MHz.
Authorized
Indicates whether the DCH6416 is authorized for the currently tuned service:
YES — authorized
NO — not authorized
Purchasable
Indicates whether the current program can be purchased for viewing:
OSD
Front Panel
Description
YES
on
Can be purchased
NO
off
Cannot be purchased
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Field
Description
Preview
Indicates whether the current program is in preview mode:
MPEG
Video Lock
OSD
Front Panel
Description
YES
on
In preview mode
NO
off
Not in preview mode
Indicates whether the video processor is locked to the video stream:
YES — locked
NO — not locked
MPEG
Audio Lock
Indicates whether the audio processor is locked to the audio stream:
YES — locked
NO — not locked
PCR Lock
Indicates whether the in-band receiver is locked to the program clock reference
(PCR):
YES — locked
NO — not locked
CCI
The copy control information:
00 — copy free
01 — no more copies
10 — copy once
11 — never copy
N/A — the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved
APS
The Analog Protection System; for example, Macrovision:
00 — No Macrovision
11 — Type 3 Macrovision
N/A — the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved
RC Flag
Displays whether the broadcast flag is present:
0 — no flag/not defined
1 — the flag is present/enabled
N/A — the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved
CIT
The constrained image trigger as delivered in the PRK or the Set DRM API:
1 — set
0 — not set
N/A — the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved
DRM
The digital rights management valid flag bit:
1 — set
0 — not set
N/A — the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved
RS
The retention state:
Forever, 1 week, 2 days, 1 day, 12 hours, 6 hours, 3 hours, 90 minutes, or
Not Defined
N/A — the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved
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RF Modem (Upstream)
This diagnostic displays the RF modem status, if an RF modem is installed in the
DCH6416. The information is updated each time this diagnostic is displayed.
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Figure 4-8 RF upstream modem front panel display
Decimal point
Frequency indicator
Frequency in MHz
Alternating with
Power level in dB (blank if
modem not configured)
Power level indicator
The RF Modem fields are:
Field
Description
Status
CONFIGURED or NOT CONFIGURED.
Center
Frequency
The RF modem center frequency is displayed on the OSD and front panel in MHz.
Requested
Power Level
The value in dB assigned to the DCH6416 during RF leveling (blank if it is not
configured).
Actual Power
Level
The power level is displayed in dB on the OSD and front panel or is blank if the
power level has not been set.
Report Back
Address
Displayed in 4-byte hexadecimal format, if configured.
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Code Modules
This diagnostic includes information about the firmware loaded in flash memory and
all non-volatile code versions are installed on the DCH6416. When the native suite is
running, the diagnostics of the application operating system and all associated
objects should be accessible.
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Figure 4-9 Front panel display for code modules
Download data received indicator
Download status
Number of segments remaining
for download to complete. (Figure
reflects 17012 segments remaining.)
or
Code Module identifier CODE
or SYS for the system object
Alternating with
Indicator separating major and
minor revision numbers
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The Code Modules fields are:
Field
Description
Boot Code
The boot code version in ASCII format
Version
The firmware version and build date in ASCII format
Digital Secure
Processor
The digital secure processor version in ASCII format (N/A is indicated if the
platform does not detect a digital secure processor)
Analog
Secure
Processor
The analog secure processor version in ASCII format (N/A is indicated if the
platform does not detect an analog secure processor)
Downloadable
Object
Information
Table
Lists all objects loaded, or being loaded, onto the DCH6416 in ASCII format. The
information displayed for each object depends on the running environment. If a
download is not in progress, the front panel displays the currently running
environment and version number, as shown in Figure 4-9. On the front panel,
“bPC” represents Thin Client code.
Object
The object name
Ver
The object version
Status
The object status, updated on the OSD and front panel display every 5 seconds
while you display the diagnostic:
ID
OSD
Status
Description
MEM ALLOC
Allocated
Memory for object is allocated
LOADING
Loading
Object is being loaded
STARTING
Enabling
Object is being started (the constructor
is running)
ENABLED
Enabled
Object is running
ENA–NOT RUN
Enabled_Not_
Runnable
Object is enabled, but cannot run
STOPPING
Disabling
Object is being stopped (the destructor
is running)
DISABLED
Disabled
Object has been disabled
DIS-NOT RUN
Disabled_Not_
Runnable
Object is disabled and cannot run
DELETING
Deleting
Object is being deleted
POSTPONED
Postponed
Object cannot run on the current
system; it will be enabled during the
next boot
CONNECTED
Connect
Connected to download PID — awaiting
data
PEND
CONNECT
TryingToConnect
Trying to connect
The object identifier
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Memory Configuration
This diagnostic displays the DCH6416 memory configuration. The information is
updated when you display the diagnostic.
There is no front panel display for this diagnostic.
The Memory Configuration fields are:
Field
Description
System RAM
The allocated system RAM in MB.
Flash
The allocated flash memory in MB.
NVRAM
The allocated NVRAM in KB.
Audio/Video Status
Audio/Video Status diagnostics display information regarding audio and video
content and settings configured for the set-top.
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AUDIO SPDIF
Indicates S/PDIF Mode as set by application software.
OSD Display
Description
N/A
Audio S/PDIF mode is not applicable
IEC958PCM
PCM audio selected
Dolby
For Dolby Selection, the following speaker selection is set:
1/0
right front or left front
2/0
right front and left front
3/0
right front and left front and center
2/1
right front and left front and (right rear or left rear)
3/1
right front and left front and center and (right rear or left rear)
2/2
right front and left front and right rear and left rear
3/2
right front and left front and center and right rear and left rear
LFE: Low Frequency Effect
The LFE indicates if the nomenclature low frequency effects are
available in the Dolby audio stream as indicated if the ‘0.1’ is present in
the Dolby 5.1 nomenclature (for example, ‘Dolby 5.1 surround’). Valid
values include:
OSD Display
Description
0
LFE is not available
1
LFE is available (for example, ‘Dolby 5.1 surround’).
Muting State and Method
The Audio and Video Mute Status indicates if the audio and/or video
has been muted by the software. The audio mute is either ‘On’ or ‘Off’.
The Video Mute describes the MPEG muting method selected by the
software and indicates if the output video is in the mute state by
displaying ‘On’ or ‘Off,’ followed by the mute method. Methods
include:
OSD Display
Description
UNMUTED
Displayed if mute method is not selected
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MUTE to STILL
Displayed if the mute method includes stopping video and presenting a
still frame, similar to a pause function
MUTE to BLACK
Displayed if mute method presents a black screen.
Captions
The captions mode displays captions present on the service. Note: The
caption options are set via the User Setting Menu, where the
subscriber can enable closed captions and select options.
1st Caption Row: Caption Detected:
OSD Display
Description
708
EIA-708 captions detected
608
EIA-608 captions detected
608 and 708
Both EIA-608 and EIA-708 captions detected
None
No Captions detected
nd
2 Caption Row: Caption Options Set, followed by Service Selected (xxxxxxxxxxxx):
OSD Display
Description
708 Set
xxxxxxxxxxxx
EIA-708 captions enabled, with options set by user
708 Default
xxxxxxxxxxxx
EIA-708 captions enabled, with no options set by user
608 Set
xxxxxxxxxxxx
EIA-608 captions enabled, with options set by user
608 Default
xxxxxxxxxxxx
EIA-608 captions enabled, with no options set by user
None Set
Captions detected but not enabled
nd
The OSD status, 2 caption row displays captions based on the setting selected in the User Settings
menu and what is available in the stream.
708 or 608 is the type of caption displayed, dependent on what was detected.
The Set or Default directly reflects the User Setting Status parameter of 'SETTINGS', which is 'Auto'
for Default or 'User' for set by user via the User Setting Menu.
The xxxxxxx parameter should directly reflect the User Setting Status parameter of 'SERVICE
SELECTION' for Analog or Digital services as described below.
xxxxxxxxxxxx is the Service Selected parameter (which should directly reflect the User Setting Status
parameter of 'SERVICE SELECTION' for Analog or Digital services) and will be shown as one of the
following if captions are enabled (See section 16.5 and 16.6 for further information on service
selection):
xxxxxxxxxxxx
OSD Display
Definition
CC 1
Closed Caption service CC 1 (default)
CC 2
Closed Caption service CC 2
CC 3
Closed Caption service CC 3
CC 4
Closed Caption service CC 4
T1
Closed Caption service T 1
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T2
Closed Caption service T 2
T3
Closed Caption service T 3
T4
Closed Caption service T 4
Primary Lang
Primary language established by the provider (default, Service 1)
Second Lang
Secondary language established by the provider (Service 2)
Service 3
Set by the provider Service 3.
Service 4
Set by the provider Service 4.
Service 5
Set by the provider Service 5.
Service 6
Set by the provider Service 6.
Digital Subtitle
Status
The subtitle parameter indicates if subtitles are enabled and, if enabled, what
language is selected and if the subtitle is being rendered. The language is displayed
as the 3-character ISO639.2/B language code.
•
Enabled is indicated with Yes or No.
•
The language is displayed as the 3-character ISO639.2 language code.
•
Enhanced mode is indicated with Yes or No.
•
Rendered status is indicated with Yes or No.
PiP Focus
The Picture in Picture focus indicates N/A and is not a standard supported DCH
feature (dependent upon software support).
Input Sources
The input source list information on ADP Lock, Audio Mode, VP lock, and Input
Format.
The ADP Lock indicates whether the audio stream is locked. Valid values are:
•
YES: Audio Processor is locked to the audio stream
•
NO: Audio Processor is not locked to the audio stream
Audio Mode indicates the audio Mode of in incoming digital service. Valid values
include:
•
N/A: the audio mode is not applicable to the currently tuned stream
•
Mono: the audio mode is monophonic
•
Stereo: the audio mode is stereo
•
Surround: the audio mode is surround sound
•
5.1: the audio mode is Dolby 5.1 surround sound
VP Lock indicates whether the video stream is locked. Valid values are:
•
YES: Video Processor is locked to the video stream
•
NO: Video Processor is not locked to the video stream
The input format includes the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9), the screen pixel size
(nnnnXnnnn), pixel display (‘i’ for interlaced, ‘p’ for progressive), and frames per
second (24, 25, 30, 60)
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Interface Status
The Interface Status diagnostic displays when running in Thin Client. There is no front
panel display. The information on the OSD is updated when you display the
diagnostic.
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The Interface Status fields are:
Field
Description
DOCSIS Tuner & Xmitter
Indicates if enabled; indicates if active
1394 I/O Device
Indicates if enabled; indicates if active
USB I/O Device
Indicates if enabled; indicates if active
Ethernet Device
Indicates if enabled; indicates if active
Parallel Port
Indicates if enabled; indicates if active
IR Xmit
Indicates if enabled; indicates if active (N/A for DCH6416)
Hard Drive Status
Indicates if enabled; indicates if active
Smart Card
Indicates if enabled; indicates if active (N/A for DCH6416)
HDMI Port
If a device is connected to the HDMI port only, the following diagnostics
display to help troubleshoot the HDMI interface. They all display “N/A” if no
device is connected to the HDMI port or the value is invalid or cannot be
retrieved.
•
Device Connected — Indicates whether a device is connected to
the HDMI port — Yes or No.
•
Repeater—Indicates whether the connected device is a repeater
—Yes or No.
•
Video Xmission (transmission) — Indicates whether the DCH6416
is transmitting video over the HDMI port—Not Active or Active.
•
HDCP Enabled — Indicates whether the DCH6416 is using HDCP
to encrypt video transmitted over the HDMI link — Yes or No. If
the Video Xmission status is Not Active, the HDCP Enabled status
is No.
•
Output Format — Indicates the timing format of the video sent
through HDMI:
1920 x 1080I — 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels high, interlaced
1280 x 720P — 1280 pixels wide by 720 pixels high, progressive
720 x 480P — 720 pixels wide by 480 pixels high, progressive
720 x 480I — 720 pixels wide by 480 pixels high, interlaced
640 x 480P — 640 pixels wide by 480 pixels high, progressive
•
EDID Data
Aspect Ratio — Indicates the aspect ratio of the video sent
through HDMI — 4:3 or 16:9.
Indicates the video timing formats that were read from the Extended
Display Identification Data (EDID) register for the connected device, in
particular the detailed timing description blocks. The list displays all of the
formats that the DCH6416 could read, up to a maximum of 12 formats. If
the DCH6416 cannot read any formats, EDID Data is blank. An asterisk (*)
after the aspect ratio means the DCH6416 supports the format. If more
than twelve video timing formats are discovered, the supported formats
only are listed first, followed by up to twelve remaining formats.
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User Setting Status
This diagnostic displays the user settings. The format may vary. The information on
the OSD and front panel is updated when you display the diagnostic.
The User Setting Status fields are:
Setting
Description
TV Type
Allows you to specify the style of television connected to the DCH receiver. Options
include 16:9, 4:3 LETTERBOX, and 4:3 PAN SCAN. The 16:9 option is the default
selection. The options are used as follows:
HDMI/YPbPr
Output
•
16:9 designates that a widescreen television is connected to the DCH
receiver.
•
4:3 LETTERBOX designates that a standard screen television is connected
to the DCH receiver and that widescreen programs should be scaled to fit
the screen with black bars above and below the picture.
•
4:3 PAN SCAN designates that a standard screen television is connected to
the DCH receiver and that widescreen programs should be cropped so that
the picture fills the entire screen.
Allows you to specify the video output format of the DCH receiver for all content
(when the 4:3 override setting is Off) or for all 480p, 720p, and 1080i content (when
the 4:3 override is used). Options include 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i. By default, the
1080i option is selected. The options are used as follows:
•
1080i — The DCH receiver will present programs in the High-Definition
1080i format (1920 x 1080 pixels).
•
720p — The DCH receiver will present programs in the High-Definition 720p
format (1280 x 720 pixels).
•
480p — The DCH receiver will present programs in the Enhanced-Definition
480p format (720 x 480 pixels).
•
480i — The DCH receiver will present programs in the Standard-Definition
480i format (720 x 480 pixels).
Some televisions only support certain video formats. Please consult your television’s
user manual for more information on format compatibility.
The DCH receiver can detect when the HDMI connection is in use. If you are not
using the HDMI connection on the DCH receiver, the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting will
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Setting
Description
display as YPbPr Output in the User Settings Menu.
4:3 Override
The 4:3 Override setting allows you to specify the video output format of the DCH
receiver when it is tuned to a Standard-Definition program or playing back a StandardDefinition program from the DVR. Options include 480i, 480p, Stretch, and Off. By
default, the 480i option is selected. The options are used as follows:
•
480i — The DCH receiver will present standard-definition programs in the
Standard-Definition 480i format (720 x 480 pixels).
•
480p — The DCH receiver will present standard-definition programs in the
Enhanced-Definition 480p format (720 x 480 pixels).
•
Stretch — The DCH receiver will automatically stretch all Standard-Definition
programs to a widescreen aspect ratio and present the video in the format
designated by the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting. Note that the Stretch option
is only available when the TV Type setting is 16:9.
•
Off—The DCH will create a widescreen version of a Standard-Definition
program by adding black bars to the left and the right of the picture and
present the video in the format designated by the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting.
Some televisions may only support certain video formats. Please consult your
television’s user manual for more information on format compatibility.
If the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting is 480i, the 4:3 Override feature is disabled and is
no longer selectable in the menu. The 4:3 Override feature is available when the
HDMI/YPbPr Output setting is 1080i, 720p, or 480p.
Closed
Caption
Turns closed captions off or on. The front panel display indicates the status of the
closed captions. Defaults to DISABLED. Options are ENABLED or DISABLED.
Service
Selection
Sets the service used for closed captions:
•
Analog: CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, or T4. The default is CC1.
•
Digital: PRIMARY LANGUAGE, SECONDARY LANGUAGE, 3, 4, 5, or 6. The
default is PRIMARY LANGUAGE.
Font Size
Sets the font size for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO,
STANDARD, LARGE, or SMALL.
Font Style
Sets the font style for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, MONO
SERIF, PROPORTION SERIF, MONO NO SERIF, PROPORTION NO SERIF, CASUAL,
CURSIVE, or SMALL.
Font Color
Sets the font color. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED,
GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN.
Font
Opacity
Sets the opacity. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO, TRANSPARENT,
TRANSLUCENT, SOLID, or FLASHING.
Font Edge
Type
Sets the edge appearance — AUTO, NONE, RAISED, DEPRESSED, UNIFORM, LEFT
SHADOWED, or RIGHT SHADOWED. The default is AUTO.
Font Edge
Color
Sets the edge color — AUTO, WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW,
MAGENTA, or CYAN. The default is AUTO.
Background
Color
Sets the background color for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO,
WHITE, BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, or CYAN.
Background
Opacity
Sets the background opacity for closed captions. Defaults to AUTO. Options are
AUTO, TRANSPARENT, TRANSLUCENT, SOLID, or FLASHING.
Settings
Sets the default settings for closed captions (AUTO) or the settings you have
configured (USER). Defaults to AUTO. Options are AUTO or USER.
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Setting
Description
Restore All
Defaults
To reset all User Settings to their defaults, select this option and press the ► key.
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DVR/Hard Drive Status
This two-page diagnostic displays the DVR and hard-drive status.
The DVR/Hard Drive Status fields are:
Field
Description
Enabled
Indicates whether the DVR is enabled, based on the DCH6416 Connected State
(CONNECTED or DISCONNECTED) and resource availability (resource authorized; hard
disk installed and functional):
OSD
Front Panel
Description
True
En
DVR enabled
False
Un
DVR disabled
Stream
Indexer Ver.
The stream indexer version number, without leading zeros; for example, version
0000000065 is displayed as “65”
Content
Record Ver.
The content record version number, displayed without leading zeros
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Field
Description
Encoder
Information about the analog encoder for the IEEE-1394 output and recording analog
programs
Number
Indicates the encoder number — 1 or 2
Type
Indicates the encoder type — Not Installed, MPEG2, Other, or Unknown
Quality
Indicates the encoder quality setting (video bit rate) for analog services only, which may
change at any time through software:
•
LOW1 — 1 Mbps
•
LOW2 — 2 Mbps
•
MEDIUM1 — 3 Mbps
•
MEDIUM2 — 4 Mbps
•
HIGH1 — 5 Mbps
•
HIGH2 — 6 Mbps
•
NOT AVAILABLE — the encoder is not enabled or configured
Drive
The drive type — IDE (internal), 1394, USB (external), or NOT AVAILABLE (neither
enabled nor configured)
Record
Capacity
Remaining
The remaining recording capacity, in bytes
Number of
Installed
Drives
The number of internal and external hard drives, up to a maximum of 9
Drive
The identification number sequentially assigned to each installed drive and whether the
drive is Internal or External
Model
Number
The drive model number assigned at the factory
Device ID
A text string of up to 20 characters that identifies the disk drive; “N/A” is displayed if the
value is invalid or cannot be retrieved
Type
The drive type — IDE, 1394, USB, or Unkn(own)
Total Size
The drive size in decimal GB. (1 decimal GB = 1x109 bytes. For example, 120 decimal GB
= 120x109 bytes.)
System,
GPFS, DVR
Content,
and DVR
Index
The space used and allocated in MB for each of the internal hard drive’s partitions —
System, GPFS, DVR Content, and DVR Index (1 binary MB = 220 bytes). “N/A” displays
if the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved.
State
The hard drive state:
•
Standby — The hard drive is working normally, but is at rest (the State returns to
Active any time disc access is necessary).
•
Active — The hard drive is accessing data.
•
Failed — The hard drive hardware has failed.
Temp (F)
For an internal hard drive only, its temperature in degrees F
Max Temp
For an internal hard drive only, its maximum temperature in degrees F
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Field
Description
Over Temp
Indicates whether the drive is excessively hot:
Count
•
Yes — The internal drive temperature exceeds 140º F (60º C). The front panel
Over-Temp Indicator is on and remains lit until the next over-temp sample is
taken (at least once an hour).
•
No — There is no over-temp problem.
The cumulative number of times that the hard drive temperature has been measured
over 60º C, with the temperature checked at least once an hour.
DOCSIS Status
This three-screen diagnostic displays status information for the embedded cable
modem (eCM):
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The fields are:
Field
Description
DOCSIS
Enabled
For a DOCSIS-enabled set-top, YES. Otherwise, NO.
Acquire DS
Channel
The DOCSIS downstream channel acquisition status:
Obtain US
Parameters
Establish IP
Connectivity
Obtain
Configuration
File
eCM
Registered
•
YES — The downstream channel is acquired
•
NO — The set-top is acquiring the downstream channel
•
N/A — The value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or DOCSIS is not enabled
The DOCSIS upstream channel descriptor (UCD) acquisition status:
•
YES — The UCD is acquired
•
NO — The set-top is acquiring the UCD or the downstream channel
•
N/A — The value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or DOCSIS is not enabled
Displays whether the cable modem has acquired its IP address, typically from a Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server:
•
YES — The IP address is acquired
•
NO — The set-top is acquiring its IP address
•
N/A — The value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or DOCSIS is not enabled
Displays whether the cable modem has downloaded its DOCSIS cable modem
configuration file from the TFTP server:
•
YES — The cable modem configuration file has been successfully downloaded
•
NO — The set-top is downloading its cable modem configuration file
•
N/A — The value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or DOCSIS is not enabled
Displays whether the embedded cable modem has registered with the cable modem
termination system (CMTS):
•
YES — DOCSIS registration is complete
•
NO — DOCSIS registration is in progress, or the set-top could not register
•
N/A — The value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or DOCSIS is not enabled
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Field
Description
Network
Access
Displays whether the cable modem has been granted access to the DOCSIS network:
Initialize BPI
•
YES — The cable modem was granted DOCSIS network access
•
NO — The set-top is obtaining DOCSIS network access
•
N/A — The value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or DOCSIS is not enabled
The Baseline Privacy Interface (BPI) status:
•
YES — BPI has been successfully initialized for the cable modem
•
NO — BPI initialization is in progress, has failed, or was not requested by the
network
•
N/A — The value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or DOCSIS is not enabled
System Up
Time
The Days, Hours, Mins (minutes), and Seconds the DOCSIS system has been
operational. If the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or if DOCSIS is not enabled,
each field displays zeros.
IP Addresses
The Cable Modem and Set-Top IP addresses in dotted-decimal format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
Each byte value is padded with zeros when necessary. For example, 10.0.1.10 is
displayed as 010.000.001.010. If the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or if DOCSIS
is not enabled, 000.000.000.000 is displayed.
MAC
Addresses
The Cable Modem and Set-Top MAC address in hexadecimal format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.
Each byte value xx ranges from 00 to FF and is padded with zeros when necessary. For
example, 0:0:2D:1:F1:D is displayed as 00:00:2D:01:F1:0D. If the value is invalid or
cannot be retrieved, or if DOCSIS is not enabled, 00:00:00:00:00:00 is displayed.
Downstream Channel (carries data from the headend to the set-top)
Carrier Lock
•
YES — The cable modem is locked to a DOCSIS downstream channel
•
NO — The cable modem is not locked to a downstream channel
•
N/A — The value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or DOCSIS is not enabled
Frequency
The center frequency of the channel to which the DOCSIS downstream channel receiver
is tuned. It can be 54 to 860 MHz. If the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved,
downstream Carrier Lock is NO, or if DOCSIS is not enabled, N/A is displayed.
LKC
The last known carrier (LKC); the frequency of the last tuned downstream channel used if
the embedded cable modem enters hunt mode. It can be 54 to 860 MHz. If the value is
invalid or cannot be retrieved, Carrier Lock is NO, or if DOCSIS is not enabled, N/A is
displayed.
Mode
The DOCSIS downstream channel modulation: QAM 64 or QAM 256. If the value is
invalid or cannot be retrieved, Carrier Lock is NO, or if DOCSIS is not enabled, 000 is
displayed.
Power Level
The downstream channel power level in dBmV. If the value is invalid or cannot be
retrieved, Carrier Lock is NO; if DOCSIS is not enabled, 000 is displayed.
SNR
The estimated downstream channel carrier signal-to-noise ratio in the format xx.x dB. It is
the value reported as SNR in the MIB. If the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, Carrier
Lock is NO, or if DOCSIS is not enabled, 00.0 is displayed.
Upstream Channel (carries data from the set-top to the headend)
Frequency
The center frequency of the channel to which the DOCSIS upstream channel receiver is
tuned. It can be 5 to 42 MHz. If the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, Carrier Lock is
NO, or if DOCSIS is not enabled, N/A is displayed.
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Field
Description
Mode
The DOCSIS upstream channel modulation: QPSK, QAM 8, QAM 16, QAM 32, QAM 64,
or QAM 128. If the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or if DOCSIS is not enabled,
N/A is displayed.
Channel ID
The upstream channel identifier 0 to 255. If the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved, or
DOCSIS is not enabled, N/A is displayed.
Power Level
The upstream channel power level in dBmV. If the value is invalid or cannot be retrieved,
or if DOCSIS is not enabled, 000 is displayed.
Symbol Rate
The upstream channel symbol rate in mega-symbols per second. If the value is invalid or
cannot be retrieved, or if DOCSIS is not enabled, 0.000 is displayed.
Known MAC
Addresses
Displays up to 32 MAC addresses learned by the DCH6416 cable modem, including the
Set-Top MAC and future MAC addresses assigned by DSG, in hexadecimal format
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx on two screens if necessary. If the value is invalid or cannot be
retrieved, or if DOCSIS is not enabled, no values are displayed.
Application Specific Information
This diagnostic displays information about application servers:
The fields are:
Field
Description
Server# Name
The application server name of up to 14 alphanumeric characters. It is blank if the
value is invalid or no value can be retrieved.
Srvr # IP Addr
The application server’s IP address in dotted-decimal format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx; each
xxx is from 0 to 255. It is blank if the value is invalid or no value can be retrieved.
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Interactive Status
This diagnostic describes the interactive information that is displayed only when Thin
Client platform is running. The information on the OSD and front panel is updated at
least once every 5 seconds while the diagnostic is displayed. This is an example of a
code module display with status descriptions:
Figure 4-10 Interactive status front panel display
The Interactive Status fields are:
Field
Description
IP Address
The IP address in dotted-decimal format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx assigned by the NC 1500 to the
DCH6416. 0.0.0.0 is displayed if the IP address is not configured or unknown.
UPM
The upstream modem address value is the same as the terminal ID assigned by the
DAC 6000. It is a unique, system-generated, eight-digit integer between 1 and 16777215.
00000000 is displayed when the UPM is not configured or if it is unknown.
Upstream ID
A four-digit decimal value from 0000 to 9999 assigned by the DAC 6000 to the DCH6416.
0000 is displayed if the Upstream ID is not configured or if it is unknown.
Downstream
ID
A four-digit decimal value from 0000 to 9999 assigned by the DAC 6000 to the DCH6416.
0000 is displayed if the Downstream ID is not configured or if it is unknown.
State
The interactive status of the DCH6416:
Front
panel
OSD
Description
U
UNCONFIG
The DCH6416 is not configured for the interactive
system, and the platform should run as
pre-interactive.
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Field
Description
C
MAC_CONNECT
The DCH6416 is waiting to establish connection to
MAC PID Stream.
I dc
INIT_WAIT_DC_OR_C
The DCH6416 is in the interactive initialization state
and waiting for the default configuration or the
contention channel list messages.
IL
WAIT_LM_ACK
The DCH6416 is in the interactive initialization state
and waiting for Link Management Response ACK for
Local Address Message.
I SO
WAIT_SO_ACK
The DCH6416 is in the interactive initialization state
and waiting for a Sign On acknowledgement.
I LA
WAIT_LA_OR_SO
The DCH6416 is in the interactive initialization state
and waiting for Logical Address or Sign On with
verification Frequency message.
SI
INIT_STOPPED
The DCH6416 is in the interactive initialization state
and the TransMode has stopped.
r dc
RUN_WAIT_DC_OR_C
The DCH6416 is in the interactive state and waiting
for the default configuration or the contention
channel list messages.
r
RUNNING
Interactive state is running, sending idle messages,
and waiting for any prepare for poll or MAC
messages.
S
RUN_STOPPED
The interactive run state has stopped and DCH6416
is waiting for status or a transmission control
message.
00
INVALID
The interactive state is unknown or invalid.
MAC Abort
Cntr
This counter increments every time the MAC layer reaches the cell abort count limit. It is
reset by the successful upstream transmission of a cell: for example, when the DCH6416
receives an ACK. If the counter reaches the MAC abort count limit, the DCH6416
assumes the MAC layer is unavailable due to noise, congestion, or some other problem.
The DCH6416 stops transmitting data upstream, reports an error to the calling function,
and attempts to re-enter the network using the initialization process. 0000 is displayed as
the default or if the MAC Abort CNTR is not configured or unknown.
Socket Port
State
The socket mode and activity:
•
UNUSED — The socket is not being used.
•
OPENED — The socket is open.
•
READY — The socket is ready to send or receive.
•
RECEIVING — The socket is receiving data from the application server.
•
SENDING — The socket is sending data to the application server.
•
UNKNOWN — The socket state is invalid or unknown.
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4 DIAGNOSTICS
Keypad — Front Panel Indicators
This diagnostic verifies the functionality of the front panel indicators and the
front-panel keypad. Each highlighted character corresponds with a front-panel key
press.
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5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting guidelines follow. If problems still occur after performing the
diagnostics, call the TRC for assistance as described in the Introduction.
Problem
Possible Solution
The DCH receiver will
not power on
The DCH receiver may have received a software update and may not power on while
the new software is being installed. Try again in a few minutes.
The remote control
does not work
•
Verify that the AC power cord is connected to the DCH receiver and an AC
outlet. Unplug the DCH receiver from the AC outlet, plug it back in, and then
press the POWER button.
•
If the DCH receiver is connected to a switched outlet on another unit, verify
that that unit is powered on. Unplug the power cord from the DCH receiver’s
AC outlet, plug it back it in, and then press the POWER button. It is
recommended that you use an unswitched outlet, if possible.
•
Press the POWER button on the DCH receiver’s front panel instead of the
remote control. The batteries in the remote control may be depleted.
•
Verify that the remote control is in “Cable” mode.
•
Verify that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the
DCH receiver. Aim the remote control directly at the DCH receiver front
panel, not the TV or VCR.
The angle between the remote control and the DCH receiver may be too large. Stand
in front of the DCH receiver and not too far to either side.
There is no audio
when viewing cable
channels
There is no audio
from the center
and/or surround
speakers of a home
theater receiver
connected to the
DCH receiver
There is no video on
the TV screen
•
Press and release operation keys one at a time, firmly and deliberately.
•
Try changing channels using the buttons on the DCH receiver front panel.
•
Check the batteries in the remote control. Install new batteries if needed.
•
Verify that the mute button on the DCH receiver or the remote control has
not been pressed. Press MUTE on the remote control to restore sound.
•
If the DCH receiver audio output is connected to the TV, verify that the mute
button on the TV has not been pressed.
•
If the DCH receiver audio output is connected to a home theater receiver,
verify that the receiver is set to the appropriate input source and the mute
button on the receiver has not been pressed.
•
Verify that you have the correct cables for the audio connections.
•
Verify that the audio cables are firmly connected between the DCH receiver
and the audio playback device (TV, receiver, DVD player, etc.).
Not all Dolby Digital® programs feature full 5.1 surround sound. In some cases, the
programs may only contain left and right stereo audio.
•
Verify that the S/PDIF cable (coaxial or optical) is firmly connected to the DCH
receiver and the home theater receiver.
•
Verify that the home theater receiver is set to a surround sound audio mode
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II®, Dolby Pro Logic®).
•
Verify that the receiver is properly configured to work with all connected
speakers.
•
Verify that the TV is powered on and set to the appropriate input source for
the DCH receiver.
•
Verify that the DCH receiver is powered on and tuned to an authorized cable
channel.
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Problem
Possible Solution
•
Verify that all video cables between the DCH receiver and the TV are firmly
connected.
•
Verify that the coaxial cable feed is firmly connected to the DCH receiver and
the wall jack.
•
If the DCH receiver video output is connected to a home theater unit, verify
that the home theater unit is powered on and set to the appropriate input
source.
•
If the DCH receiver video output is connected to a TV through an HDMI
connection, power off the TV and then power off the DCH receiver. Wait one
second and then power on the devices.
Not all HDTVs can display every output format (1080i, 720p, 480p, or 480i) available
on the DCH receiver. To select a different format:
No graphics or
program guides
appear on the TV
screen
No closed captions
display
•
Ensure that your DCH receiver is plugged into a power outlet and is turned
off.
•
Press the MENU key on the front panel. Your settings are displayed on the
DCH receiver front panel display.
•
Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to display the HDMI/YPbPr OUTPUT setting.
•
Press the ► key to cycle through the available output formats until a picture
displays on the TV.
If you use the IEEE-1394 connection, on-screen graphics, including closed captions
and program guides, are not displayed by the DCH receiver. On-screen graphics and
captions may still be overlaid by your TV, if enabled. Alternatively, use HDMI or
component video instead.
•
Verify on the User Settings menu that closed captions are enabled on the
DCH receiver.
•
Verify that closed captions are enabled on the TV.
Note: Closed captioning may not be available on the current program.
There are black bars
to the right and left
of the picture
Widescreen TVs display 4:3 programs in this format unless set to Stretch. Turn on the
4:3 OVERRIDE feature in the User Settings menu. This enables most widescreen TVs
to stretch the video to fill the screen (see your TV manual for information about
stretching 4:3 video).
•
If the DCH6416 is connected to a widescreen TV, verify that the TV TYPE is
set to 16:9 in the User Settings menu.
Many HD programs are broadcast in pillar-box format with black bars to the left and
right of the picture. These programs are broadcast in 16:9 HD formats, even though
the video is not 16:9.
There are black bars
above and below the
picture
All 4:3 HDTVs display HD programs in letterbox format (black bars above and below
the picture) because of the shape of the display screen.
•
Turn on the 4:3 OVERRIDE feature in the User Settings menu. This enables
most standard screen TVs to display a full screen picture when the DCH6416
is tuned to a 4:3 program.
•
Set the TV TYPE to 4:3 Pan-Scan. This enables the DCH6416 to remove the
black bars above and below the picture when possible.
Some SD programs are broadcast in the letterbox format with black bars above and
below the picture. Some widescreen TVs offer a zoom feature that may be able to
remove the black bars (see your TV manual for information about zooming 4:3 video).
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Problem
Possible Solution
There are black bars
on all four sides of
the picture
This may occur on a 4:3 TV if the 4:3 OVERRIDE setting is OFF. To set 4:3 SD
programming to fill the screen, depending on the capabilities of the TV, set
4:3 OVERRIDE to 480i or 480p.
This may occur on a 16:9 TV if the active video for an SD broadcast is in letterbox
format. To confirm, wait for a commercial or look for a graphic, such as a network
logo. If the commercial fills the screen from top to bottom, or the graphic appears
below the active video, the program is being letterboxed by the broadcaster. You can
minimize this by activating the zoom feature on the TV.
A broadcaster may include black bars on either side of a widescreen broadcast. This is
called a “hybrid” aspect ratio and results in a black border surrounding the video on a
4:3 TV. Because this is part of the broadcast, the DCH6416 cannot correct the video.
You may be able to minimize the border using the zoom feature on the TV.
Colors do not appear
correctly
Be sure to match up each signal to the same YPbPr connection on the TV. Otherwise,
colors will not appear correctly on your TV.
The DCH receiver is
making a humming
noise
The DCH6416 includes an integrated hard drive and a fan for cooling. During normal
operation, the DCH6416 emits a low humming noise, similar to a personal computer.
The noise varies in volume occasionally when the speed of the internal fan adjusts to
changes in the temperature around the DCH receiver. Please note the hard drive will
stay on even when the DCH6416 is turned off (standby).
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